Filey Avenue is in Royston, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S71 4PZ is located in the Royston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Filey Avenue, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S71 4QF, S71 4QA, S71 4QG, S71 4PX, S71 4SY, S71 4SW, S71 4QE, S71 4QD, S71 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S71 4PZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S71 4PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 47.8% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 29.6% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 48.5% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 29.6% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 16% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 27.2% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 18.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 18.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 96.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.1% | 96.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Filey Avenue was 226.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% higher than the Monk Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Filey Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Monk Bretton and the 74th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Filey Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-01-10 | £129,299 |
| 44 Filey Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-08-30 | £134,867 |
| 17 Filey Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-07-17 | £105,386 |
| 22 Filey Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2023-05-02 | £122,595 |
| 21 Filey Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2022-11-18 | £88,450 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary Academy Midland Road , Royston S71 4QP | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Vicarage Lane , Royston S71 4QY | 2out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadstead Primary Academy Meadstead Drive , Royston S71 4JS | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfields Primary Academy Haigh Croft Summer Lane , Royston S71 4SF | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary Academy Fish Dam Lane , Carlton S71 3HF | 2out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Carlton Road , S71 2LF | 1out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 4out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 4,293 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cafe | 119 Midland Road | 99 yd | |
| Ruby's Ice Cream | 11 Church Street | 618 yd | |
| Happy Cha & Sushi | 47 Church Street | 620 yd | |
| Number 1 | 1 Church Street | 620 yd | |
| Homefarm Crafts | 53a High Street | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocket Snooker Club | Pockets Snooker Club, Midland Road | 99 yd | |
| Royston Midland Wmc | Royston Midland Working Mens Club, 35 Alfred Street | 469 yd | |
| Royston W M C | Royston Working Mens Club, 52 Church Street | 620 yd | |
| The Pack Horse | The Pack Horse, Church Street | 676 yd | |
| Royston Railwaymen Sports Club | Railwaymens Sports Club, Midland Road | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Della Pizza | 121 Midland Road | 99 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 109 Midland Road | 147 yd | |
| Royston Pizza | 151 Midland Road | 161 yd | |
| Yummy House | 236 Midland Road | 239 yd | |
| Boxxed | 128 Midland Road | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, The Lane | 226 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co Operative Stores, High Street | 882 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, High Street | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royston Welfare Park (Site 1) ROYSTON PARK ROYSTON PARK MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Oldroyds WELLFIELD GARDENS | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Carlton Community College (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Royston Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Superbodies ST. MATTHEWS BUILDING ST. MATTHEWS BUILDING HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| The Green PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD REDWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Oakwood Playing Fields NEWTOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Rabbit Ings Country Park RABBIT INGS COUNTRY PARK RABBIT INGS COUNTRY PARK LUND HILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Meadstead Primary Academy MEADSTEAD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 43.77 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.